Cold Roses

A hot-tempered, hypocritical young judge who willingly submits x a beautiful, ruthless girl with a sunny facade and top grades x the gentle, thoughtful, endlessly devoted only son of the richest family

In the crowded throng, Liang Ze stood behind Xuanyan.

She stood shoulder to shoulder with Shen Xing Sui, looking as well-matched as ever.

The countdown to the fireworks sounded like a drumbeat against the heart, steady in rhythm yet making him uneasy.

Liang Ze looked at the girl's hair, at the hem of her skirt, at her left hand resting by her side.

The noise gradually faded from his ears until all was silent. He reached out his left hand to touch hers.

Her pinky curled slightly, but she made no other move. He saw it clearly, even in the darkness.

So he edged forward a little farther, a tiny step no one would notice, and hooked his index fingertip around her pinky.

After a brief pause, she curled her finger around his, tightening her grip.

Reader's guide:

1. The female lead is a villainess. Don't judge her by ordinary moral standards; she doesn't have a strong sense of morality.

2. Everything she does is for herself. She believes she deserves the best.

3. Both male leads are decent enough. They have their flaws, but they're not bad people. Too bad they met the female lead. Hehe.

4. This is one of my short-story projects. I'm just making it up as I go, so feel free to take a look.

Theme: When the whole world tries to stop you from reaching freedom, you can still make yourself a pair of wings